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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L8 JTPMOT history

L8 JTP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L8 JTP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,928 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JTP was last recorded at 134,928 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,928 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,928 miles
  • 2025 – 126,675 miles
  • 2024 – 118,412 miles
  • 2023 – 105,094 miles
  • 2022 – 96,804 miles
  • 2021 – 87,494 miles
  • 2020 – 80,828 miles
  • 2019 – 71,501 miles
  • 2018 – 62,793 miles
  • 2017 – 53,517 miles
  • 2016 – 46,494 miles
  • 2015 – 34,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,928 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake lever not releasing correctly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake just met requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    980485670632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,928 miles (+8,253)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    925704574713
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,675 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    240451619668
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,675 miles (+8,263)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    317240808995
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,412 miles
    Test number
    180121161063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail118,412 miles (+13,318)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,412 miles
    Test number
    894809051332
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass105,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    419649134751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirement

  8. Fail105,094 miles (+8,290)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    161449109490
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirement

  9. Pass96,804 miles (+9,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    669023313876
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass87,494 miles (+6,666)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    725471307905
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake release lever broken but can still be used to operate parking brakes

  11. Pass80,828 miles (+9,327)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    763102270914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,501 miles (+8,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    548743486166
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass62,793 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    428968724208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    852583384561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,517 miles (+7,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    229208630912
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,494 miles (+12,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    625682586262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass34,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    469043265036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JTP

Does L8 JTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JTP is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JTP?
The MOT on L8 JTP is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JTP done?
L8 JTP was recorded at 134,928 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
Has L8 JTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JTP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 JTP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 JTP find?
L8 JTP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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